Arthur Ainslie Ageton (October 25, 1900 – April 23, 1971) was a naval officer, ambassador, writer, and writing teacher.
He was born in Fromberg, Montana[2] and raised in Pullman, Washington, and he died in Bethesda, Maryland.
[1] After receiving his high school diploma Ageton went to Washington State College for one year from 1918 to 1919.
[1][2] He served as executive officer aboard the battleship USS Washington, promoted to captain, commanded LST Flotilla 3 in the Southwest Pacific, and received the Bronze Star for bravery at the battle of Leyte Gulf.
[2] From Paraguay, he received the Gran Cruz Orden Nacional del Merito.